“It promises to be a day to remember,” she added.
Derby City Council said the event will include family-friendly performances and will be accessible to deaf audiences and those who do not use English as a first language.
The event has received project grant support from Arts Council England National Lottery funding, and is delivered in partnership with FABRIC, the Midlands strategic dance development organisation, with additional support from Derby Museums and QUAD.
Peter Knott, Midlands area director at Arts Council England, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting Derby Festé 2025 with £47,000 of National Lottery Project Grants funding, and look forward to welcoming this much-loved event back to the city.
“Festé always brings a sense of excitement and exhilaration to Derby, as the community comes together to celebrate arts and culture. We’re already looking forward to this autumn’s edition of the festival.”
